Fall in full swing at PCC Rock Creek

The 2018 Harvest Festival at Portland Community College's Rock Creek campus is here to help students and families celebrate fall on Saturday, Oct. 20.

Located at 17705 N.W. Springville Road, north of Hillsboro, the event is free to everyone and is "student driven," Director of Student Life at PCC Rock Creek, Mandy Ellertson, said.

Ellertson has organized it year after year, with students running the event alongside her for more than fifteen years at Rock Creek.

The event is geared toward young people and families, but anyone who wants to get their autumn spirit on is welcome, Ellertson said.

"There are lots of opportunities for children to engage with some of the possible future careers," Ellertson said. "Our vet tech program will have a petting zoo, our firefighters club will be on campus and have activities. There are just lots of ways to learn."

There will also be live music, dancing, a henna station, pumpkin painting, craft stations and plenty of areas to take family photos.